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Gothic Metroidvania ‘The Last Faith’ Arrives This October for PC, Consoles [Trailer]

Publisher Playstack and developer Kumi Souls Games have announced that their pixel-based gothic Metroidvania The Last Faith will be joining the crowed October schedule this year via a new trailer. In addition, the game will be having a limited beta test later this summer, which you can sign up for via the game’s official website. […] The post Gothic Metroidvania ‘The Last Faith’ Arrives This October for PC, Consoles [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
4 min read

‘Suitable Flesh’ Tribeca Review – Joe Lynch Pays Tribute to Stuart Gordon in Beguiling Lovecraft Tale

The spirit of Stuart Gordon is alive and well in Joe Lynch’s Suitable Flesh. The adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Thing on the Doorstep,” written by Dennis Paoli (Re-Animator, From Beyond, Dagon), and produced by Brian Yuzna and Barbara Crampton, seamlessly inserts itself into Gordon’s Lovecraftian cinematic world from its opening scene set in a hospital that’s instantly evocative of Re-Animator. Lynch captures the humorous, oft-sexy […] The post ‘Suitable Flesh’ Tribeca Review – Joe Lynch Pays Tribute to Stuart Gordon in Beguiling Lovecraft Tale appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
6 min read

‘9’ – Revisiting the Stitchpunk Horrors of 2009’s Animated Movie

For the longest time, animation has been hindered by a misguided notion that animated movies are meant for kids. Sure, there have always been popular outliers like the infamous Fritz the Cat and 1981’s Heavy Metal, but it was only recently that animation began to be legitimized by the industry at large (even if that’s […] The post ‘9’ – Revisiting the Stitchpunk Horrors of 2009’s Animated Movie appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Luiz H. C.
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A Gendered Reading of ‘Jurassic Park’ [Horror Queers Podcast]

Spare no expense! After closing out May with the first half of our dino double feature in Tammy and the T-Rex, we’re kicking off June (and concluding the double feature) with a look at Steven Spielberg‘s 1993 classic Jurassic Park! In the film, wealthy businessman John Hammond (Richard Attenborough) and a team of genetic scientists have created […] The post A Gendered Reading of ‘Jurassic Park’ [Horror Queers Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Trace Thurman
2 min read

Crowdfunding Campaign for ‘Resident Evil’ Fan Film ‘The Keeper’s Diary’ Launching Next Month

For those Resident Evil fans wondering just what’s going on with director/producer Andrew Saullo‘s fan film The Keeper’s Diary, the team dropped us a line to give a small update on the film. As you might recall, Saullo, together with the folks at Residence of Evil, dropped a trailer last August for the film, which […] The post Crowdfunding Campaign for ‘Resident Evil’ Fan Film ‘The Keeper’s Diary’ Launching Next Month appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

Stealth Horror Game ‘Unholy’ Debuts Demo Later Today on Steam [Trailer]

Despite showing gameplay footage last year and not much else, Duality Games’ stealth horror title Unholy is still very much alive. In fact, the team has revealed on Steam that Unholy will be receiving a demo later today. According to the developers, the demo for Unholy will introduce players to the struggle behind main protagonist […] The post Stealth Horror Game ‘Unholy’ Debuts Demo Later Today on Steam [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
2 min read

‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer Joins Forces with Musician Slash for Slate of Upcoming Horror Movies

A new slate of horror movies is on the way from Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity) and Malkier Studios, with musician Slash on board as well, Variety reports this week. The collaboration will be focused on “creating IP driven horror, animation and thriller content.” The first project in the works is a horror film titled Janus […] The post ‘Paranormal Activity’ Producer Joins Forces with Musician Slash for Slate of Upcoming Horror Movies appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

“The Horror of Dolores Roach” Trailer – Meat Dolores in Sweeney Todd-Inspired Horror Dramedy

Prime Video just unveiled a brand new trailer for the Amazon Original series “The Horror of Dolores Roach,” based on the hit Gimlet podcast, ahead of its summer debut on July 7, 2023. Meat Dolores, played by Final Destination 2’s Justina Machado, in the trailer below. Is it just me or is anyone else craving empanadas? The eight-episode, […] The post “The Horror of Dolores Roach” Trailer – Meat Dolores in Sweeney Todd-Inspired Horror Dramedy appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
3 min read

‘Somewhere Quiet’ Tribeca Review – Genre-Bending Character Study Re-Examines the Final Girl

Writer/Director Olivia West Lloyd’s feature debut, Somewhere Quiet, picks up after a Final Girl has survived her horror story to examine the psychological toll of surviving. Emphasis on psychological; Somewhere Quiet isn’t interested in the inciting horror event itself but rather in interrogating the complexities that survival brings. It results in a self-assured, genre-bending debut that plunges its heroine […] The post ‘Somewhere Quiet’ Tribeca Review – Genre-Bending Character Study Re-Examines the Final Girl appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
2 min read

‘Spider Baby’ Remake Trailer – The Maddest Story Ever Told Gets a Modern Day Update [Exclusive]

Jack Hill’s 1967 cult classic horror movie Spider Baby is getting a remake from filmmaker Dustin Ferguson (Cocaine Cougar, Mega Ape), and Bloody Disgusting has learned this week that filming has now wrapped on the upcoming remake that’s “set to captivate audiences with a thrilling blend of nostalgia and modern twists.” The team explains, “The […] The post ‘Spider Baby’ Remake Trailer – The Maddest Story Ever Told Gets a Modern Day Update [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
2 min read

‘Sayara’ – Can Evrenol Returns With Brutal Anti-Revenge Film! [Exclusive]

Can Evrenol broke into the horror scene with his Turkish nightmare Baskin, a festival smash hit that called back to 80s classics like Hellraiser. He has since directed Housewife and Girl With No Mouth, and next up is the brutal revenge flick, Sayara, which is currently in post-production. Bloody Disgusting has the exclusive first images […] The post ‘Sayara’ – Can Evrenol Returns With Brutal Anti-Revenge Film! [Exclusive] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
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‘The Spider Within’ – Official ‘Spider-Verse’ Short Film Tells a Miles Morales Horror Story

While Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse continues webbing up millions and millions of dollars at the box office, it has been announced that the Spider-Verse is getting set to expand with an official short film set within the popular Miles Morales universe. The Wrap debuts a first-look (seen above) at the upcoming short film this morning, […] The post ‘The Spider Within’ – Official ‘Spider-Verse’ Short Film Tells a Miles Morales Horror Story appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
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Weforge Studio Announces Stealth Extraction Horror Game ‘Macabre’ for PC, Demo Coming Soon [Trailer]

If Australia wasn’t scary enough already, Sidney-based Weforge Studio has cranked things up with Macabre, their newly-announced stealth extraction horror game. Taking a cue of sorts from Deathloop, the game will see players journey through infinite timelines within an unstable time rift, tasked with uncovering the source of terrifying anomalies. In Macabre, you’ll be guided […] The post Weforge Studio Announces Stealth Extraction Horror Game ‘Macabre’ for PC, Demo Coming Soon [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
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Now Showing: On ‘Influencer’, ‘Sick’, ‘Infinity Pool’, and More [Halloweenies Podcast]

With Now Showing, your Halloweenies gather each month for a review on something new and something old in horror. This month, co-hosts Justin Gerber and Michael Roffman are joined by Halloweenies editor and musician Mae Schults. Together, they discuss Influencer, Sick, Infinity Pool, Roadgames, The Collector, and Crimes of Passion. Stream the episode below or […] The post Now Showing: On ‘Influencer’, ‘Sick’, ‘Infinity Pool’, and More [Halloweenies Podcast] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Michael Roffman
2 min read

LEGO Turns the Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage from ‘Hocus Pocus’ into an Official Set This Summer!

While we wait for Disney’s Hocus Pocus 3, LEGO has officially announced today that LEGO Ideas Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage is coming soon! The official 2,316-piece LEGO set will release on July 4, 2023. “Revisit Salem and the world of the Sanderson Sisters with LEGO® Ideas Disney Hocus Pocus: The Sanderson Sisters’ […] The post LEGO Turns the Sanderson Sisters’ Cottage from ‘Hocus Pocus’ into an Official Set This Summer! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

John Squires
3 min read

‘You’ll Never Find Me’ Tribeca Review – Classic Ghost Story Setup Gives Way to Something More Grim

“It was a dark and stormy night” is an opening phrase instantly evocative of classic horror stories, a dramatic mood setter that evolved into a cliché and sometimes loving parody. You’ll Never Find Me, the feature directorial debut by Indianna Bell and Josiah Allen, is a somber tale set on a dark and stormy night. But the filmmakers instead reclaim […] The post ‘You’ll Never Find Me’ Tribeca Review – Classic Ghost Story Setup Gives Way to Something More Grim appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Meagan Navarro
5 min read

‘Terrifier 3’ – Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting, and SCREAMBOX Acquire Slasher Sequel; Wide Theatrical Release Planned!

Almost exactly one year ago, Bloody Disgusting started our reign of blood with SCREAMBOX, our very own streaming platform that’s now jam-packed with a unique blend of kickass horror films. The most notable is Terrifier 2, which challenged the theatrical model and changed the game for independent horror cinema last Halloween season. I will never […] The post ‘Terrifier 3’ – Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting, and SCREAMBOX Acquire Slasher Sequel; Wide Theatrical Release Planned! appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Brad Miska
2 min read

‘Vampire Survivors’ Receives New Goodies Today With 1.5 Patch [Trailer]

Vampire Survivors fans got a treat yesterday during the PC Gaming Show, with developer Poncle announcing that the game would be getting a free 1.5 patch. The update, which is expected to go live today, will include a new map, a new character variation, and a new item pickup. The 1.5 patch introduces the new […] The post ‘Vampire Survivors’ Receives New Goodies Today With 1.5 Patch [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
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‘My Friendly Neighborhood’ Comes to Steam July 18, Console Versions to Follow Later [Trailer]

After its appearance at PAX East back in March, you knew that the release of DreadXP and brother developers brothers John and Evan Szymanski’s My Friendly Neighborhood would be around the corner. And during the PC Games Show today, that corner turns out to be a July 18th release date for PC via Steam, with […] The post ‘My Friendly Neighborhood’ Comes to Steam July 18, Console Versions to Follow Later [Trailer] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson
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‘Starfield’ Gets 45 Minutes of Deep Dive Gameplay Footage, New “Constellation Edition” Announced [Video]

Bethesda unveiled a whopping 45 minutes of gameplay today for their highly-anticipated sci-fi RPG Starfield ahead of its September 6 release for the Xbox Series and PC via Steam. Described as “Skyrim in space,” by the game’s director, Todd Howard, the deep dive includes exploring the game’s cities and settlements, the skill trees, upgrades, and […] The post ‘Starfield’ Gets 45 Minutes of Deep Dive Gameplay Footage, New “Constellation Edition” Announced [Video] appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.

Mike Wilson